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The illustration represents a 100,000 gallon hemispherical bottom steel tank 
erected on one of our 75 ft. latticed column steel towers. This is a type of _ 
outfit that is now being used extensively for water supply and fire protection 
for manufacturing plants, small towns, ete., and we are prepared to estimate 
upon erecting such jobs in any part of the country. 


TWENTIETH ANNUAL EDITION — ONE MILLION COPIES 


1908 


W. E. CALDWELL, PRESIDENT. H, B. WINTERSMITH, VICE-PRESIDENT. 


R. E. MILLER, SECRETARY. 
ESTABLISHED 1877. INCORPORATED 1892. . 


FOREWORD 


The many changes that are constantly occurring in the business fabric make 

it inevitable that this catalogue for the first time should fall into the hands of many 

- new firms; to thousands of others it will come as an old acquaintance, if not a friend; 

to all that are now, or may be, interested in the question of Water Supply, we com- 
mend it as worthy of preservation. 


Discount sheets will be furnished upon application, or net prices quoted where 
preferred. In the limited space at our disposal, we are unable to do much more 
than to furnish a price list of these goods—and not a complete one at that, as only 
the standard articles more generally used are shown. We build every variety of 
te=X and all the fixtures and fittings used in connection with any kind of a tank 
or water supply job. 


We have made a specialty for years of the use of Louisiana Red Gulf Cypress 
in our wooden tanks. This is recognized by engineers and architects, as well as 
experienced users, as being the ideal wood for tank purposes, It is a straighter 
growing timber, practically free of all knots, and will not warp and twist or shrink 
and swell like most tank woods. Its special claim to distinction, however, is its 
marvelous durability; and the fact that it will not impart any taste or taint or odor 
to liquids that coiae in contact with it, makes it far superior for storage tanks for 
cider, vinegar, fruit syrups and other special preparations. We can furnish tanks, 
however, of White Pine, Oregon Fir, or Yellow Pine. In addition, we construct 
galvanized steel tanks ard heavy plate steel tanks as illustrated on pages twelve 
and thirteen of catalogue. 


The designing and building of tank towers and of foundations on buildings for 
tanks is made a specialty by us; and our technical knowledge, coupled with the 
years of experience we have had, qualify us to handle any problems of this character 
whatever the engineering difficulties may be. 


Our Tank Towers are of two general designs: Onea Sectional Tower coupled 
with heavy sockets, and the other a Latticed Column Tower with the sections riveted 
together. The former design is furnished with either Tubular Columns or Angle 
Columns. All three are illustrated in the catalogue. 


We, also, furnish an All-Wood tower and a Combination structure with wooden 
columns and struts and steel brace rods, as shown on pages thirty-two and thirty- 
four of catalogue. We often furnish plans for either of these towers where cus- 
tomers want to supply their own wood-work. 


Our business extends into every part of the country, and we ship besides to 
Canada, Cuba, Mexico, Central and South America; and, in our thirty years experi- 
ence, we have built up a reputation for furnishing the very best quality of work 
in this line and only ask one opportunity to satisfy any prospective purchaser that 
we can furnish him better goods, and cheaper goods in the long run, than he can 
get elsewhere. We have demonstrated this to the satisfaction of thousands of the 
largest concerns in the country, and the best evidence that we can offer to support 
this claim is the fact that two-thirds of our business last year came from or through 
the recommendation of old customers, : 

We take contracts to erect tanks and towers in any part of the United States, 
Canada or Mexico. 


We also issue a Special Galvanized Tank Catalogue, and a Catalogue ot Water 
Works Systems for Country Homes, and a sixty-four page book of Photographic 
Views with embossed cover that is a very handsome specimen of the printer’s art— 
any, or all of which, we shall be glad to send to any address. 


ae A CALDWELL OUTFIT AND GET THE BEST THAT MONEY CAN 


WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


2 W. HK. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 


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DIFFERENT TANK WOODS. 
CYPRESS. 


Cypress is everywhere recognized as the ideal wood for tank purposes. 
It is the most durable wood known and, being very straight grained, will 
warp and twist but little. It also shrinks and swells less than other woods, 
and it will not give off any taste or odor or color. For this reason it is 
especially suitable for cider and vinegar, fruit syrups, coloring dyes and 
other preparations that would be injured by any contamination from the wood. 

Cypress Tanks are used almost exclusively for acids and chemicals, and 
for hot liquids, as nothing else will give as lasting service. 


‘All of our Cypress is thoroughly kiln-dried or air-dried. 


WHITE PINE. 


White Pine is used almost altogether for Water Tanks, where something 
cheaper than Cypress is wanted, and for Brine Tanks in Pickle Works. This 
lumber has more knots than Cypress, but our tank plank is cut to our own 
specifications, and only thoroughly sound and tight knots are accepted, and 
these must have no black rims, so the value of the lumber is in no wise 
impaired for tank purposes. This material, when carefully selected stock, 
such as ours, is used, makes a good, serviceable tank that will last for years. 


Our White Pine is all air-dried. 


YELLOW PINE. 


Of late years the use of Yellow Pine for Tanks has increased to a large 
extent, and particularly for Acid Tanks, Stuff Chests, etc, for Paper Mill 
work. While Cypress gives better results for hot acids, Yellow Pine is su- 
perior to it for cold or warm acids. It is also extensively employed in the 
manufacture of the ordinary Water Tank, and especially for large Tanks, 
for which stock required can be obtained more easily than in any other kind 
of lumber, and at a very little additional cost for lengths and thickness 
above the standard, which in Cypress and White Pine very considerably 
augments the cost. 

We carry a large stock of Yellow Pine in lengths up to 30 feet, and in 
2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 inch thicknesses. 

The durability of Yellow Pine is fully equal to White Pine, and the 
grading of the lumber is just the same. 


YELLOW POPLAR. 


This wood, like Cypress, does not impart any taste, odor or color to 
liquids that come into contact with it. 

Poplar is very close grained, and is used especially for tanks to hold 
medicines, whisky and other volatile liquids. 

We are unusually careful and painstaking in making tanks for these 
purposes, knowing how important it is to have ‘close, tight-fitting joints. 

The quality of lumber employed is the same as in Cypress. 


WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


W. E. CALDWELL CO. LOUISVILLE, KY. ve. 28 


LIST PRICES OF ROUND TANKS FOR ALL PURPOSES. 
_ CYPRESS OR WHITE PINE. 
We use same List Prices, but give different discounts on Cypress and White Pine Tanks. 


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In ordering always state whether draw lugs for the hoops are wanted. They should be used for best results. 
Prices given are based on flat hoops. Round hoops cost more. 
The capacities, which are guaranteed to be correct, are based on tanks having straight staves, but unless 
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WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


4a W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 


LIST PRICES OF ROUND TANKS FOR ALL. PURPOSES. 
CYPRESS OR WHITE PINE, 
We use same List Prices, but give different discounts on Cypress and White Pine Tanks. 


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The above prices are based on tanks made of 2 inch material, which we can 
guarantee as ample thickness for tanks up to 20 feet in diameter and 20 feet 
high, when made of Cypress and as heavily hooped as all our tanks are. 
We also have a printed set of list prices for tanks 10 to 20 feet diameter for 
both 2% and 3 inch thicknesses. Write for it. 
In ordering always state whether draw lugs for the hoops are wanted. They 
should be used for best results. 
_ Prices given are based on flat hoops. Round hoops cost more. 
The capacities, which are guaranteed to be correct, are based on tanks hav- 
ine straight staves, but unless otherwise ordered we make them with a slight 
per. * 
The shipping weights are guaranteed correct. 


WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 


LIST PRICES OF ROUND TANKS FOR ALL PURPOSES. 
CYPRESS OR WHITE PINE. 
We use same List Prices, but give different discounts on Cypress and White Pine Tanks. 


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The above prices are based on tanks made of 2 inch material, which we can 
guarantee as ample thickness for tanks up to 20 feet in diameter and 20 feet 
high, when made of Cypress and as heavily hooped as all our tanks are. 

We also have a printed set of list prices for tanks 10 to 20 feet diameter for 
both 2% and 3 inch thicknesses. Write for it. 

In ordering always state whether draw lugs for the hoops are wanted. They 
should be used for best results. 

Prices given are based on flat hoops. Round hoops cost more. 

The capacities, which are guaranteed to be correct, are based on tanks hav- 
ing straight staves, but unless otherwise ordered we make them with a slight 

aper. 

The shipping weights are guaranteed correct. 


WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 


LIST PRICES OF ROUND TANKS FOR ALL PURPOSES. 
CYPRESS OR WHITE PINE. 
We use same “ist Prices, but give different discounts on Cypress and White Pine Tanks. 


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24.0 
24.0 


5.4 
6.4) 
TA 
8.4 


6| 8496 
T| 9279 
8 | 9953 
9.4) 810579 
10.6} 9 |11332 
11.4) 9 |11956 
12.6} 10 |12680 
13.4} 10 |13329 
14.6} 11 14184 
15.4] 12 |14878 
16.6} 13 |15986 
17.4} 14 |16773 
18.6} 15 117683 
19.4) 16 |18628 
20.6] 17 |19346 
21.4] 17 |20120 
13.4} 10 |15002 
15.4} 12 |16776 


320 28 
348 71 
379 72 
409 28 
441 90 
A445 26 
491 93 
AB 04 
BAB Al 
50 02 

22, 18 
630 00 
698 59 
712 69 
T77 18 
184 24 
563. 23 
627 55 


5| 7773 ($294 36)$12 60 


15 60 
19 60 
21 20 
24 60 
25 00 
27 00 
30 00 
82 00 
38 00 
40 00 
52 00 
56 00 


58657 
65426 
72194 
78962 
60897, 
68840 
76784 
84727 
92761 
70627, 
79840 
89052) 
98264) 


63 00 }107476 


17.4} 14 |18582 
19.4] 16 |20590 
21.4) 17 |22207 
23.4) 19 |23926 
15.4} 12 18904 
17.4) 14 |21213 
19.4) 16 [23261 
21.4] 17 |25060 
23.4| 19 |27031 
15.4) 14 |21997 
17.4] 16 24180 


19.4) 18 26212 
21.4) 19 |28133 
23.4) 20 |80149 


All tanks above 20,000 gallons capacity 


706 101$56 00 
796 13) 70 00 
874 10) 77 00 
958 37] 86 00 
705 61) 70 50 
800 11) 94 50 
890 12/111 00 


973 66 
1067 92 
829 63 
921 76 
1014 96 
1105 98 
1203 22 
915 73) 


70 00} 81077 
73 00} 91653 
77 00 102228 
35 00 }112803 
45 00 |123379 


123 00 
138 00 
100 50 
116 50 
130 50 
141 00 
154 50 
100 50 


15.4} 14 |23916 
17.4| 16 |26187 | 966 54 
19.4) 18 |28408 {1114 16 
2194) 19 |80555 (1214 44 


115 50 
130 50 
144 00 


30.0) 23.4] 21 |82670 [1317 92/157 50 


The above capacities are based on tanks having straight staves, but unless 
otherwise ordered we usually make them with a slight taper. 


We guarantee the capacities as above to be correct. We guarante 


given to be correct, 


WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


e weights 
ry ® 


W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. us 


FACTORY MUTUAL TANKS. 


These prices are for Tanks built to suit the requirements of The Factory 
Mutual Insurance Companies. Their specifications require that tanks shall 
be built of one particular size for a given capacity and constructed of 2% inch 
material for 20,000 gallons and under, and of 3 inch material if over 20,000 
gallons. The hooping must also be of a certain standard, and likewise the 
Tank Covers or Roofs, etc., where these are supplied. 

We give prices for the Tanks alone, and. also prices which include the 
fank Roof with Cypress Shingles to cover it over, and with a Flat Ceiling 
across the top of Tank to protect it from freezing—and a Wood Ladder 
inside the Tank and an Iron Ladder outside—also an Indicator, Gauge and 
Float, and Sub-joists or Dunnage for the bottom of Tank to rest upon. 


“i 5 A g Same Tank with ie rs) 
8 , ; as o Octagonal Cover, qs rs) 

a o® |] og S a aq Ae Shingles, Flat Cover,| @@ om 

& SA] 38 no mes og Ladders, Indicator Dee og 

23 Bd © 66 ‘ a 26 aD ‘d oO Lo 

8 Ba ER os ae aS and Dunnage. 5 ES 

ft. in. | ft. in. lbs Gals lbs 

5000 | 10.0} 11.4] 10 8876 | $151 65 5000 5639 | $219 37 

7500 |} 11.6/)11.4] 10 4535 176 55 7500 7043 262 00 
10000 | 18.6 | 11.4] 11 5475 216 20 10000 8799 318 93 
12000 | 13.6 | 138.4 | 14 6274 250 15 12000 9598 854 26 
15000 | 14.6] 18.4] 14 6952 275 40 15000 10282 399 88 
20000 | 15.6 | 15.4] 16 8514 341 65 20000 12459 471 08 
25000 | 17.6 | 15.4} 16 | 11470 453 65 25000 16357 605 47 
80000 | 18.0] 17.4 | 20 | 18426 552 75 80000 18413 707 383 
40000 | 19.6} 19.4] 22 | 16598 708 38 40000 22483 892 66 
50000 | 22.0 | 19.4} 23 | 19580 840 70 50000 26729 | 1056 56 
60000 | 24.0} 19.4] 238 | 22475 999 10 60000 81822 | 1257 88 
75000 | 24.6 | 28.4] 81 | 28243] 13817 90 75000 87090 | 1629 40 
100000 | 28.6 | 23.4} 34 | 85077 | 1655 60 100000 49727 | 2147 22 
Write for Discounts. RECTANGULAR TANKS. 

We make Rectangular Dye Tubs 
Tanks and also Tanks ellip- Plating Tanks 
tical in form, of any required Pickling Tubs 
dimensions. These Tanks are Chemical Tubs 
extensively used in Woolen Acid Tubs 
and Cotton Mills, Mines, Brine Tubs 
Chemical Works, Tin Plate, Rinsing Tubs 
Nail, and Rolling Mills, Ice \ pops as 

\ Coy 


Factories, Breweries, etc, etc. 
Our Rectangular Tanks are 
all thoroughly constructed 
and finished. Just as much 
pains is taken with the smaller 
sizes as with the larger. They 
are built of dry lumber of proper 
thickness, are heavily rodded with 
both horizontal and’° perpendicular 
rods at proper intervals (rods 
being supplied with nuts and cast 
washers that cover large surfaces), 
so that the joints in sides, ends and 
bottoms may be thoroughly drawn to- 
gether and a water-tight tank thereby in- 
sured. | 
We generally furnish plain iron rods oa | 
washers, but we carry a stock of both Gal- SSS SS 
vanized Iron and Brass Rods, which we can 7 HN <= 


supply where required. 
Write for price ou Rectangular Tanks of any ° Son A neti as 
size wanted. * 


WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


8 W. & CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLK, KY. 


THE HOOPING OF TANKS. 


The hooping of a tank is the most important point about its construction, 
for upon the strength of the hoops depends the safety of the tank. 

The very best quality of material may be put into the tank, it may be 
manufactured in a first-class manner and erected properly, and all this avail 
nothing if the hoops are not strong enough to hold it together against the 
weight and pressure of the water. 


There should, of course, be sufficient strength in the hoops not only just to 
hold against the pressure, but to allow a proper margin or factor of safety, 
which should be not less than four to one; in other words, if the tensile 
strength of the steel is estimated at 60,000 pounds, the hoops furnished should 
be of such a number and size that when properly spaced on the tank, no more 
than 15,000 pounds stress per square inch of section should come on any hoop. 


It may be a strong statement to make, but it is true, nevertheless, ‘that a 
great many tank manufacturers are not able to calculate the size of hoops re- 
quired for a tank, and have to depend altogether upon their general ideas of 
about what seems the proper number and size to use, and this, unfortunately, 
does not, by any means, apply to just the small firms that build tanks. 


Under these circumstances, a desire to meet the views of prospective pur- 
chasers as to price offers a strong temptation to such a manufacturer to con- 
clude he will be safe in furnishing hoops a little lighter or fewer in number 
than he himself considers to be safe, which is only another way of pointing out 
the advisability of dealing with thoroughly responsible and competent manu- 
facturers, as you then will run no risk of this kind. 


The tendency toward the use of round hoops is increasing at a rapid rate, 
as their superiority is becoming more widely known and better appreciated. 
This style of hoop is several times as thick as a flat hoop of the same weight, 
and there is consequently several times the metal to rust through before the 
hoop gives out; moreover, since the corrosion of hoops is principally from the 
inside, where the band bears on the staves, the point of attack is materially 
lessened in the round hoops, since only a small part of it bears on the tank. 

Besides, practically the entire surface of the round hoop can be examined, 
and consequently, the condition of the hoops easily determined, and, in addi- 
tion, they-can be kept well painted, whereas, flat hoops can be painted only on 
one side, after they are put on the tank. y 


The allowable working strain for round hoops is given below: 


Aen CHS... anes ce e 1,650 pounds. Ue ANCHO Wie ee sittets ecaaete 6,090 pounds. 
BLY inches << farsvetaieeroneiecs 3,315 pounds. 1 inch..... PRA caters 8,355 pounds. 
Sv ATCIs: s « ctanene Be siecle sas 2OO SDOUNOS TiS PAG NCH sarc eteiaeis seers 10,350 pounds. 


The proper spacing of the hoops is also of great importance, as otherwise 
some of the hoops may have to bear twice the strain they are intended to. A 
plan should be obtained for the spacing. We have these hoop plans made up 
for all sizes of tanks up to 30 feet in diameter. 


As threads are cut on round hoops for the draw lugs, the strength of these 
hoops must necessarily be based on the diameter of the hoops under the 
threads, and, therefore, the total weight of the round hoops required for any 
tank must be considerably more than would be necessary in flat hoops for that 
same tank. 


piety, MALLEABLE IRON 


ROUND LUGS. 
Ve TTNCH estan halter oho each, § 30 
Be iRCh es preset ute a 40 
B/S ACh ess Mee ahaa x 50 
1, HAinchs aioe ee - £ .60 
f Aer inch pee eee ie &0 


Write for Discounts 
WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY, 


PRICE LIST OF THE 
Tecktonius and Caldwell Patent and Riveted Lugs. 
is inch Patent hick csobonbed Per pair, $0 40 8% inch,yPatent Lugs......... Per pair, 1 me 
Raeoo our cere, 60 y aan ae i ea geesre-< > 
wa pena Wee ste) %.as ep te a ¥ primes teitsees os Sree) PER KUY 
naa aa Da At ee eM dora nee 


eee eee eee 


Write for Discounts. 


Why should Patent Lugs be used on all Tanks? 
Because of the convenience in tightening the hoops at wilL 
WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


10 W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 


CALDWELL TELL=-TALE FLOATS, 


th 


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q' 
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No. & No. 3 


Lo Me ; Water ae oid Pe! per low Water Floats, High Water Fleats. 
Tanks. Tanke, 
PRICE LIST. 
Now. «For. High: and! Low; closed tanks. 57.\a..itc 2 sie sin ais by otele ela ovele wistelois $12.00 
NoD2eetor High and” Low, open tanks ccc secs satersc wire ctele se ciceiee 12.00 
No.3." Hor: ommwater:open, or, closed tatikennwitissaisstencte Serttite. iso eieistells 7.00 
No.4. For High Water, open or closed tank............seeeeeeees yo 0700 
Extra lengths on single or double floats.................000. Per foot, 40 


Write for discounts; also special, illustrated, descriptive circular. 


State distance you want floats below top end of stave. 
INDICATOR, GAUGE, AND FLOAT. 


This gauge is laid off in feet and decimals of a 
foot, having a white background with three-inch 
figures painted thereon in black, and is furnished 
with a brass chain for attaching the sliding gauge 
and a galvanized iron float with pulleys over which 
the chain runs. 

This is neat and substantial and inexpensive. 


E 
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=e § 
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PRICE LIST. 


For Tanks 6 ft. and less in height...........$4.80 

For Tanks 7 ft. to 8 ft. in height (inclusive) 6.00 

st 9 xcatonerLO x Ss 7.80 

¥ bE iar + “ 10.20 

¥ ZIG FORRRE ihn ke Me of 13.20 

MY AE 70) “ “« . 15.60 

ae ec = 18.00 

oo fF a . ss 25 85> 26 oS ine 21.60 


WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


W. E. CALDWELL CO. LOUISVILLE, KY. 11 


THE DURABILITY OF CYPRESS. 


FROM U. S. GOVERNMENT CIRCULAR No. 19. 
Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry, 1898. 


“One of the most highly valued properties of Cypress is its great dura- 
bility. Rived Shingles of Cypress are claimed to have endured over eighty 
years in Philadelphia and Baltimore. Posts and piling of Cypress are sought 
for their durability. 


Cypress Excels for Tank Material, 


and of late, builders of greenhouses, with whom a Hemlock or Oak board 
decays in one to three years, are beginning to use Cypress for frames and 
partitions. In the woods old Cypress logs endure apparently for centuries 
—and a great deal of good shingle timber has been dug out of the ground 
apparently as sound as ever, and certainly as much appreciated for this 
purpose as logs of standing trees. 


“IN GENERAL IT IS PROBABLY SAFB TO SAY THAT THE HEARTWOOD OF CYPRESS 
IELTS TIE TTS TLS TEN ALLIEN DOLE LAL LE IIE PRE LIES REELS I SIA te 8 RES ES RRRE AINE DT NS RO PEO TR 
LASTS TWO OR THREE TIMES AS LONG AS THE HEARTWOOD OP PINE.” 

LL TLE IL TTI LID ILL LI IRIEL DEL LOL ED LILLE I EDL LDS ELE EEL ELI EL AOE ALO REELED NIE DS 


FROM THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN 
Of December, 1891: 


“Cypress feibee owing to its beautiful finish and durability and light- 
ness, has long been in favor in the Gulf Coast States, and is fast growing 
in favor in the more northern States, especially among those who have tested 
and know its many good qualities. 

“Cypress is especially adapted to building Tanks, Tubs, and Vats, and 
when used for such purposes it never will decay. 

“Tt also makes better Sash, Doors, Blinds, and Frames than White Pine, 
and many railroads use it for water tanks. It stands the weather better 
than White Pine; does not warp or twist, and does not shrink or swell. 

“No lumber in the world equals it for tanks, vats, siding, or weather 
boards, exposed floors or shingles. Siding can be used and not painted, and 
will last fifty years. 

“The durability of Cypress is illustrated by the examples of roofs in 
Mobile and New Orleans in good order laid sixty years ago.” 


FROM THE NORTHWESTERN LUMBERMAN 
Of June, 1894: 


“Fhe phenomenal durability of cypress is believed to proceed from the 
presence in its natural chemical composition of an acid having the active 
qualities of creosote. There is, of course, some natural cause for its demon- 
strated proof against the ravages of water, air, and time, and that cause is 
equally, of course, of a chemical character. In other words, nature seems 
to have treated Cypress in a manner somewhat corresponding, in its results, 
at least, to that of the artificial use of ereosote as a preservative.” 


FROM THE TRADESMAN 
Of January, 1899: 


“The value of various woods for tanks has been discussed to its capacity 
by people of experience, both past and present, and so thorough have these 
discussions been that the information gained has proved of advantage, not 
only to the manufacturer, but the buyer, as well. The woods more commonly 
used are Pine, Poplar, Redwood, Cedar, and Cypress. Comparisons and tests 
are strongly in favor of Louisiana Gulf Cypress.” 


WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


12 W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLH, KY. — 


HEAVY STEEL TANKS AND COVERS 


For Storage of Water, Oil, Turpentine, Eta 


We also build these Tanks in Rectangular, Elliptical, and other shapes. 


| 
GALS. | DIAMETER HEIGHT PRICE | PRIcB 
Fr-In. | Fr-In. TANK COVER 
500 yAL8) 4.0 $ 38.10 $ 21.50 
1000 6.0 5.0 55.20 25 .60 
1500 6.6 6.6 71.40 25.60 
2000 8.0 send) 78.00 290 60 
2500 8.0 1-20) 96.90 30.00 
2800 8.0 8.0 105.90 32.00 
3500 9.0 7.6 117.60 36.00 
4000 9.0 9.0 133 .80 36.00 
4500 10.0 8.0 142.20 40.00 
5000 10.0 9.0 154.20 40.00 
5500 10.0 10 0 166.20 40 00 
6500 10.0 120 189.60 40.00 
7500 12.0 9.0 222 .00 62 .00 
10000 12.0 12.0 264 .00 6? 00 
15000 14.0 14.0 359 .40 81.00 
20000 16.0 14.0 463 .20 116.50 
25000 18.0 14.0 691.20 143 .00 
30000 18.0 16.0 755.40 143.00 _ 
40000 20.0 20.0 1027 .80 222 .00 
50000 22.0 18.0 1082 .40 263.50 
60000 24.0 18.0 1225 .20 384 00 
68000 24.0 20.0 1309.80 384 .00 
80000 24.0 24 0 1576.20 384 .00 
100000 26.0 26.0 1842.00 456.00 


The smaller sizes of tanks are built of 4-inch steel; the intermediate sizes of 
ys-inch and 21-inch, and the larger sizes of }-inch and j-inch. 

We supply thesé Steel Tanks thoroughly knocked down, well finished and 
punched for rivets, with rivets to put them together, All pieces are plainly marked, 
and we furnish blue print showing how tanks go together. 

WRITE FOR DISCOUNTS, or let us quote Net Prices, including freight to 
your city. 

We can figure on erecting these tanks, where desired. 


WE BUILD THESE TANKS IN ANY OTHER SIZE AND THICKNESS WANTED. 


W. E. CALDWELL OCO., LOUISVILLE, KY. : 13 


GALVANIZED STEEL TANKS. 


Send for Special Galvanized Tank Catalogue Listing All Sizes and Styles. 


RELIABLE 
Galvanized Round Storage Tanks. 
PRICE LIST 
x Diam. Height | Capacity . 
No. feet ae Bbls EEiee 
I 5) Mere ATF ee Ore bua aS 26.65 
2 2h 33 2h 7.55 
3 3 2 3 8.00 
4 3 3 5 10.00 
5 3 4 uf 11.00 
6 co 3 9 12.575 
i 4 4 12 16.00 
8 4 5 15 19.00 
9 5 4 19 21.00 
10 5 5 24 Das iat Aas 
5 Wh 6 4 rH 25.00 
12 6 5 34 30.00 
13 6 6 40 35.00 
14 6 8 47 43 .00 
5 8 5 60 47.50 
16 8 6 70 52.50 
17 8 8 90 65.00 
18 10 8 150 85.00 
19 10 10 180 95.00 
20 12 10 270 128 .00 
21-41 12 12 325 150.00 
22 14 12 430 225.00 
is: 14 14 500 250.00 
24 16 14 650 290 .00 
25 16 16 740 ( 325 .00 


We figure 31} gallons to the barrel. These capacities are, however, not meant to be absolutely 
exact, but reasonably close. Measurements all outside. 

We can furnish these tanks in any size wanted. 
_ Prices do not include covers. When required they will be supplied at proportionate addi- 
tional prices. 

List prices of all tanks are based on No. 20 Gauge. For tanks 8 feet in diameter we recommend 
No. 18 Gauge; for tanks 10 feet in diameter, No. 16 Gauge; for tanks 12 feet in diameter, No. 14 
Gauge. Larger tanks, No. 12 and No. 10 Gauge. No. 18 Gauge increases the price 20 per cent; 
No. ‘16, 40 per cent; No. 14, 60 per cent; No. 12, 100 per cent; No. 10, 150 per cent. 


Reliable Galvanized Steel Rectangular Tanks. 


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Round End. Square End. 
PRICE LIST. PRICE LIST. 
| Wth. | Ht. | Leth [Cap’ty : Wth. Lgth |Cap’ty 5 
fe No. feet feet | fee | bbls. | Price feet ea feet | bbls. Price 
23 2 2 32 7.00 TREE rae | 2 | 4 | 4 $8.50 
24 2 2 é 52 LOl25 34 2 2 6 | 6 11.00 
25 2 2 8 7 $2)25 35 DA 2 8 .00 
26 23 2 8 9 13.00 36 23 | 2 8 50 
27 3 2 8 11 14.00 37 3 2 8 ACD 
28 4 2 8 14 18.00 38 4 2 8 00 ~ 
29 3 2 10 133 17.50 39 3 2 10 00 
30: 4 Dia. AUD) 17% | 21.50 40 4 2 10 75 
3k 4 2 Oe Oras 2So shea OO! 41 4 2 16 00 


We ean furnish these tanks in any size wanted. 


WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


14 W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 


PLAIN CONICAL COVERS. 


Cover for Tank, 6 feet 6 inches diameter. .............scseceeeenceee eens 200 lbs. $12 00 
Cover “ See Oe ae ri) inh Spare bpm MaDe ae ena ge SRN ANY 300 17 00 
Cover * 1 ORee saa 0: Ot Me FN Bier 05 oes ARN Pe LC SAS eee 450 23 00 
Cover “ Atala «fap Sameer ty RA a,» EBS SM fo Ciba 31 50 
Cover are LORS Le SOS Sak, Rage RR eee Te ape 1050 “* 40.00 
Cover 165° 0) Sesto: Ri Soh Re ts cin a MNase nee ale, 1150 °° 50 00 
Cover ES aap a U8 PIC fegta) S2I8S WOD ct a abd dint Mon Sedgintetuada yar 1500 || 60 00 
Cover TE od tae ape ale acobacsou ods u bande Opbop ade Opp oe 1800 75 00 
Cover 22 OS LE eRe fe Se lets Se ce EN 2000 95 00 
Cover QAP NO! Pee ties Bo oO INN ici ss SIRE ere). cea re ye CU, 2300 120 00 
Cover ONTO ape OD agin, Baetec¥ers accetanetewan ctale otras ste onea( 150 00 
Cover “ (1 ie” cpg aes RNG recy gies aNeE Or a Ret geot Sak im glo a8 185 00 
Cover °* Oe et AIS Big a ie RRR NY RE EE 225 00 


WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 


FANCY CONICAL COVERS. 


YA 


—_ 


Cover for Tank. Weight. Cover for Tank. 


6fiH6 ini diam... .53%e.-5 390 lbs. £2 00 19 ft. 6in. diam............. 2400 Ibs. 
So rOmc ee a eens 500 ‘* 27 00 92 "0 5 te eteteeeeeee 2800 
LO AM OMMB aie yce 6 Po sitre d w 3 36 00 Aes ORM NIM crs << tile one oe 3300 ** 
ES CV EE ler diet ee a 1050 ‘* 47 00 OB ie AO ee ee ty Bice oa nires eta 4000 
AA ark: BE RRS LIS ae 1400 “ 58 00 OS ERGs uve aay eee 5000 ‘* 
Chet Onrgts Ag: Sia ssrce? 1600 ‘* 72 00 SONI, Odie | Meth Oh vets tease 6000 
TBs Ofgem cepts tar. petals 2000 ‘* 86 00 

Prices include the Fancy Brackets under eaves of Cover. a 

We will quote on Shingles for these Covers, too, when so desired. 


WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


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16 


46 W. BE. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 


THE CALDWELL IMPROVED BALANCED FLOAT VALVE. 
Send for Circular Giving Full Description. 


“FLOAT STEM. 
LIST PRICES. 


@ 0 6 6 0 © 6 0s = 6,6 © 006 9 va)e\e 


eC re 


DIRECTIONS. 


Connect the valve so that the stem 
will be vertical with lever on top. 
Always let pressure enter side of 
valve. ; 

The valve does not require to be 
in the tank to be filled, but can be 
used outside in any position suit- 
able. The valve can be used in any 
kind of liquid that will not destroy 
the leather. For enclosed vessels, 
such as feedwater heaters, we can 
furnish plans and parts to connect 
valve, at but little additional cost, 
so that it will be on the outside of 
vessel and be automatically oper- 
ated by float in the vessel. 

The valve cannot be used where there is very much back pressure. When 
used in fluids that destroy leather, we supply special metallic packing instead. 


PLACES TO USE THIS VALVE. 


On any tank or reservoir where the inflow must keep pace with outflow 
or usage. Also as a relief valve on discharge pipes of pressure pumps. 


SEE PRICB LIST ABOVE. WRITE FOR DISCOUNTS, 


EXPANSION JOINTS. 


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Na oN Naleecnerh 1 
‘i Pree ote $4 aE 
7 Gite aenpeces oaaee 2 24 8 8h 4 5 

Iron Body..... 
cron ai $700 800 1000 1400 1800 38 00 
NIZOS .ccdectasevccreuee 6 7 8 9 10 12, 
Tron Body..... 
ty sila $45 00 70 00 100 00 110 00 160 00 225 00 


This is used to take up expansion and contraction in 
the supply pipe to tank. Without it, tank bottom will be 
lifted up or pulled down as pipe expands or contracts, 
and a badly leaking tank will be the result. We make 
these here and can name a very close price on them, 


WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 17 


IMPROVED VALVE, OUTLET PIPE, SPOUT, AND FIXTURES. 


Tn use on many of the leading roads of the United States, 


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Why is Cypress the best wood for Tanks? 
Because it does not warp or twist when exposed to the weather, 


IMPROVED VALVE, OUTLET PIPE, GALVANIZED SPOUT, AND FIXTURES. | 


The above cut represents our Improved Tank Fixtures and Tank Outlet Valve, which 
are strictly frost proof, We furnish these in four sizes—4, 6, 7 and 8 inch. 


Toc Reh SULT MIS Dee DE 6 00 
These valves are not threaded unless ordered that way. 


Why is Cypress the best wood for Tanks? : 
Because it has not the knots and defects found in White Pine and other woods. 


WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


18 WwW. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 


FIRE PROTECTION AND WATER SUPPLY FOR 
MANUFACTURING PLANTS. 


The outfit we illustrate on opposite page of catalogue is similar to hun- 
dreds which we have furnished for use all over the country, both for inde- 
pendent fire protection systems and in connection with automatic sprinkler 
equipments. The saving in cost of insurance accomplished by the installation 
of such an outfit is so great that hundreds of mills and factories are added 
each year to the thousands already so equipped. This is particularly the 
case with outfits put in for use in connection with sprinkler systems. 

When the sprinkler people guarantee, by putting in their equipment, to 
secure such a reduction in your premium rates (from the very best com- 
panies) as will pay for the investment in four or five years, the reason for 
this is readily apparent. 

We don’t sell or install automatic sprinklers, but we Eee Se dy tanks 
and towers for use in connection with them, one of the iron-clad requirements 
of the insurance companies being that two sources of supply for the sprinklers 
must be provided, and one of these is almost invariably an elevated tank. 
The bottom of this tank must be 20 feet above the highest sprinkler-head in 
the plant, so that ordinarily a tower of considerable height is necessary to 


give sufficient elevation to the tank. The tank support or tower is nearly 
always erected above the ground where space will permit, as this plan has 


many advantages over that of erecting it on the building. Even where the 
walls of the building, and the foundations under them, are strong enough to 
carry the load, very long and heavy beams must generally be used to give a 
support to one or more legs of the tower, and these, with the heavy iron 
plates to go under them and the masonry work usually required to level up 
and prepare the walls, ordinarily makes such an outfit cost nearly as much as 
one built up from the ground—except where there are T walls on which the 
tower can be supported. Then we can supply a 3-column or triangular tower 
to rest directly on the wall, so that the expensive beams mentioned above are 
not required. But it should not be forgotten that with either style of tower 
any accident to the building means the collapse of the tank and tank sup- 
port, and a very serious loss that would be avoided if the tower were erected 
apart from the building. eS) 

Sometimes a brick tower, for the special purpose of providing a support 

for the tank, forms a part of the building, when, of course, nothing more 
than the timbers or I beams, on which the tank bottom is to rest, is required. 
In such cases we furnish either the work complete or the tank only. 
‘ We make a specialty of this work in all its different phases, and our 
knowledge of this subject is so thorough, and our experience in the business 
so extended; that we can quite often help a customer with valuable sugges- — 
tions as to the best plan for him to follow. We have testimonial letters from 
dozens of the leading firms in as many different lines of business, who will 
testify to the economy of such a system and the thorough reliability of our 
work, and shall be glad to refer any prospective customer to these firms, 
though the fact that our outfits are both endorsed and recommended by the 
principal insurance companies and the leading automatic sprinkler concerns 
is about as conclusive evidence on this point as could be desired. f 

State your requirements and write for prices and plans, and remember 
we build both tanks and towers of either iron or wood. 

WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. i9 


OUR ANGLE COLUMN STEEL TOWER AND CYPRESS TANK. 


The illustration represents our four-section Angle Column Steel Tower, 
51 feet high, with 25,000 gallon Cypress Tank. 

Some concerns prefer this style of Tower to our Tubular Column Tower. 
We can furnish either kind and thoroughly recommend either structure as 
being of the requisite strength and stability to'suit conservative engineering 
requirements, 


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The outfit shown above has been in use several years by E. G. Carlton & 
Sons, Rochdale, Massachusetts, manufacturers of flannels, 
WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


20 W. E. CALDWELL CO. LOUISVILLE, KY. 


Insurance Requirements. 


In asking for prices on Tanks and Towers, prospective purchasers often 
state that the outfit must conform to the requirements of the Insurance Com- 
panies. 

It is necessary also to state whether your insurance is to be placed with 
the Associated Factory Mutual Companies or the Board of Stock Companies, 
as the former companies now have definite specifications governing such 
work, whereas the other companies have not prepared any as yet. This is 
doubtless due to the number of these companies and the fact that they operate 
independently. The Associated Companies being under one general manage- 
ment can arrange these matters more speedily; however, their specifications 
were not issued till the first part of 1902. 

Prior to this (and the same will still apply to the Board Companies until 
they do as the Associated Mutual Companies have done) the practice has 
always been for the Insurance people to state the capacity and the elevation 
of tank required and leave the details of construction to be settled by the in- 
tending user and the manufacturer of the goods. This, of course, means a 
great lack of uniformity in the kind and quality of articles covered by the 
different bids for the same equipment, and while the purchaser may, and 
‘often does, regard them all as being practically on the same basis, yet, as a 
‘matter of fact, no two are apt to be alike in respect to the size of tank, 
quality of material, weight of hoops, and so on; and one bid may be for an 
outfit worth 25 per cent more than some other. Under such conditions the 
man with the lowest price often gets the business when he is not entitled to it. 
Naturally this has resulted in the installation of a great deal of defective 
work that was bound to prove an endless annoyance and expense to the user. 
Moreover, it is at the bottom of most tank accidents that have occurred with 
considerable frequency in ‘recent years, and which have nearly always been 
accompanied with heavy damage to property and not infrequently with in- 
juries (sometimes fatal ones) to persons. 

These, in fact, are the reasons given by the Factory Mutual Companies 
for the issuance of their specifications, which were prepared from recommen- 
dations and suggestions given them by the manufacturers of such goods, and 
the knowledge their own engineers already had on the subject, and which are 
very thorough. They cover every detail of construction, besides specifically 
regulating the dimensions of tanks of different capacities, the thickness and 
quality of lumber to be used, the size and number of hoops, etc., and they are 
such aS we can recommend where the very best construction is wanted ; 
though they call for a tank which, besides usually being of different dimen- 
sions from the regular tank, is of better quality even’ than what is known in 
the trade as a “high grade” tank, and such as we furnish as our “Standard 
Tank.” 

From the foregoing it is apparent that we should be informed if the tank 
wanted is to be built to conform with the new requirements of the Factory 
Mutual Companies, as otherwise we shall continue to supply our Standard 
Tank, until the Stock Companies get out a set of specifications of their own. 

WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


. W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 21 


OUTFIT FOR AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM 


oe 


(Installed for the American Locomotive Works, Richmond, Va.) 

Tank is of cypress, holding 50,000 gallons, on tubular column steel tower, 100 
feet high, This tank and tower were put up after the American Locomotive Co, 
had used two other outfits of the same design for several years; one being at their 
works at Schenectady, N. Y., the other at their ‘‘Cooke” works at Paterson, N. J- 


WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


22 ; W. BE. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 


TANKS \ 
ON BUILDINGS. 


In a great many cases where 
the yard room is limited, Tanks 
are erected above building on 
Timbers or I beams across the 
walls for the tank foundation. 

We furnish and erect these jobs 
complete, including the tank 
foundation or without, as pre- 
ferred. However, as we have 
made a specialty for years of de- 
signing these tank foundations to 
suit special conditions of all 
kinds, we are almost always able 
to save a customer considerable 
by planning and furnishing the 
supports for the Tanks. This 
fact is recognized by any number 
ut the best architects and _ en- 
gineers throughout the country 
who rely “upon us in all such 
cases. . a ea Hah 
When asking for bids, send ‘a 
sketch or plan of the walls where 
it is proposed to set the Tank. 


20,000 gallon Tank in use by the Attawau- 
gan Co., Dayville, Conn. 


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DUNNAGE OR SUB-JOISTS FOR TANKS. 


The weight of Tanks must not come upon the ends of the staves, but must 
be supported by timbers or chime joists to go under the bottom. “Customers 
are sure of having these timbers fit the Tank if ordered of us. _ ‘ 

These are of All-Heart Georgia Yellow Pine, cut to the proper circle to 
suit diameter of Tank, and are painted one coat. ‘ os i 


PRICES ON SUB-JOISTS. 


tL 


ea a of Weight. parte a a of Weight. Price. 
4 ft 155 lbs 14 ft 668 lbs 87 44 

s 165 * ZeBr i 783 8 77 

i 176 he 18:67 1100 ie 12 22 

“ 186°’ SO 1272 a 14 16 

4 200m Ppt 1524 16 94 

10 ““* B76 Pees 1872 “* 20 83 

12 cx eT lees ee Re Gos Te te Seer MAte uae MIE coe ve pe mos 


Write for Discounts. 
WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


W. E. CALDWELL OO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 28 


BELL TOWERS 


Where a strong, graceful and durable tower for 
carrying a heavy bell is wanted, nothing else can be 
found as well suited to the purpose as our 4-column 
steel tower here illustrated. 


These towers are built on the same design as our 
Standard Tank Towers, and are of such weight and 
strength, and so well braced, as to insure thorough 
stability under all conditions, with due allowance for in Ita Ep SLewe. 
the strains put upon the structure by the swinging : J 
of the bell. 


The first cost is not much greater than a first-class 
wooden structure, and when it is considered that the 
life of the latter is only a few years at the most, 
whereas our steel tower will endure for a lifetime and 
requires no care or expense after once up, except an 
occasional coat of paint, it is obvious that the steel 
support is far more economical in the long run. 
Then with this tower there is never any danger 
of its falling down or blowing over, which is an 
assurance it is worth a good deal to have. 


ee ° 2 


They are constructed in 12-foot sections and 
of the same heights as our other towers, as given 
on Page 25. We furnish them complete with 
platform at the top, which is octagonal ‘n shape, 
and for which a hand-rail is provided. A ladder 
is also supplied with all towers, as shown in cut. 


sO By 


We also generally supply an ornamental canopy 
or cover for the bell, with supports for same, but 
this can be omitted if customer prefers. The 
frame work for carrying the bell is never fure 
nished by us. 


Plans and specifications for the foundations are 
sent with every tower, and a plan for the erection 
of the tower and platform. As the structure is 
built in short sections, which are tide together by 
socket connections instead of being riveted, the 
erection can be done by a local mechanic. ~ 
We fit everything carefully in our shop, 
so that it will readily go together at des- 
tination. 


Prices, plans and specifications will be 
cheerfully sent to any one considering the 
erection of such a tower. We shall also 
be glad to give references from customers. 


Use prices on Page 27—under Class O 
—for list prices for these Towers, and 
write for discount; also references. 


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More waavel space ace DAILL BASE CASTING /N 


ROUND BOLT UNTIL CASTINGS 


ibs =e APE SET: Al. ut s zh Fars 
rim 


WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


24 W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 


Water Works for Country Homes 


No country home, however 


humble, is complete without a 


Caldwell Tank and Tower,which 


, 


NN gives full benefit of city water 
service to house, grounds, stock 
and for fire protection. First 
cost small, no expense for re- 
pairs. Outfit strong, durable, 
handsome; stands any storm, 
lasting a lifetime. 
Outfit illustrated is Combined 
Tank, Tower and Windmill, suit- 
able for house of five or six 
rooms, a few head of stock and 
sprinkling lawns, Tank holds up 
to 1500 gallons, 

Where large tank capacity is 
desired outfit like shown on 
opposite page is furnished, hold- 
ing up to 30,000 gallons. Tank 
can be filled with windmill, as 
shown, or by any other power 
desired. 

Outfits of 3,000 gallons and 
less nets can be easily erect- 
ed by local men with the plans 
and instructions we furnish. On 
larger outfits we can, when de- 
sired, estimate upon erecting it. 
However, these larger outfits can 
be put up by local carpenter or 


contractor with our instructions. 


Combined Windmill and Tank Tower 
Send for Special Catalog “Waterworks Systems for Country 
Homes” and Book of Photographic Views. 
WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 26 


OUTFITS FOR COUNTRY HOMES. 


We supply these tank and tower outfits without a Wind Mill where some other power is 


to be used for filling the tank. 
They are ornamental as well as substuntial and durable. 


Mx. George R. Metcalf, President of The Erie Malleable Iron Company, is 
using the outfit shown in the above illustration, at his country home. The 
Tank is 10 feet in diameter and 10 feet high, 5,500 gallons capacity, with one 
of our 51-foot Steel Towers supporting it and the galvanized Wind Mill. The 
Wind Mill has a 10-foot wheel, and is carried on a 20-foot galvanized wind mill 
Tower, which is securely fastened to the bottom of the Tank. The Mill is con- 
nected to a three-way pump. 

We erect these outfits complete in any part of the country. 


26 W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 


PATENT SECTIONAL, 
ROUND COLUMN, STEEL 
TOWERS. 


This cut illustrates our 4-column 
Patent Steel Tower, which we build 
in sections, suitable to support 
Tanks of dimensions up to and in- 
cluding 20 feet in diameter and of 
40,000 gallons capacity. 

These Towers are strong, durable, 
and attractive in appearance, and 
cost much less than steel or iron IMME co 
Towers of any other design, and, Near 
when Durability and Strength are 
considered, they are MUCH 
CHEAPER than any All-Wooden 
Structures. 

This style of Tower is used exten- 
sively in connection with Automatic 
Sprinkler Plants for protection 
against fire in mills, factories, and 
other large buildings, as whenever 
a large storage of water is kept on 
hand, elevated and ready for use, it 
greatly reduces the fire risk and 
consequently lessens the cost of 
insurance, They are also largely 
used by gardeners and florists for 
irrigation, and also for water sup- 
plies for small villages and private 
grounds. 

They are strong, durable, and 
neat in design, and, as they are 
built in short sections, and each 
section is set up independently 
and finished before beginning to set 
up the next section, thus making a 
scaffolding for each succeeding sec- 
tion, the work of erection is there- 
fore easily and cheaply executed. 

The iron joint connections are 
made on angles such as will fit the 
columns when cut off square on 
each end and inserted into sockets 
in the iron couplings. It is all 
strongly bound together with angle 
brace rods, as shown in the cut, and 
all rods are provided with turn 
buckles for securing proper tension. 

When desired, we furnish the iron 
work alone for these towers with a 
detailed plan and bill of material by fF 
which the customer may himself | 
supply the timbers that form a sup- i 
port for the tank at top of tower. ff! 


See Prices of Towers and Esti 
mated Cost of Foundations 


en Opposite Page, is 


This cut represents our 63-foot = YC \ 


Steel T d 30,000 gal- DW 
ne lon Cypress Tank, ris ee 
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VLE 


W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 27 


4-COLUMN PATENT SECTIONAL STEEL TOWERS. 


These List Prices are for both Round Column and Structural Steel Towers. 


CLASS 0. 
3 : Shipping 
Capacities of Shipping ; Cost of Frost * 
Height | Tanks that Weight vost of eee of | Proofing for Sah raat 
in Feet. Towers will Tower Complete Proofing Top and Bot- Foundations 
Support. Complete. “| Material, |*0™m of Tank. ; 
15 1,569 Ibs. $74 25 $15 00 
27 ee ee 114 OM We o 
39 A Ry os 158 
ee 3418 208 65 200 Ibs. $10 25 15 00 
63 4,185 ‘ 262 30 15 00 
95 5,000. ** 318 25 00 
CLASS A. 
15 2,226 lbs. $95 75 $20 00 
|) ee Bae ee 5 3 
to Meat Mites 9 
51 3,000 4'595 ** 255 15 275 Ibs. 814 65 20 00 
63 gallons 5,436 “* 315 45 20 00 
1) 6,361 ** 378 25 20 00 
CLASS B. 
15 3,301 lbs. $130 80 #25 00 
eae ane: af 
9 to 419 ** 
51 6,000 6.650 “ 344 95 425 Ibs. $23 20 25 00 
63 gallons 7,929 -“* 425 75 25 00 
5 9,263.‘ 507 80 25 00 
CLASS C. 
15 4,935 Ibs. $180 75 $32 50 
KG 7,000 Si ns ae 80 4 50 
9 to ,000 ** 71 10 2 50 
51 10,000 9712“ 475 90 850 Ibs. $40 25 32 50 
63 gallons 11,548 “* 586 95 32 50 
5 13,507 ‘* 704 80 32 50 
CLASS D. 
15 6,721 Ibs. $233 80 $40 00 
27 12,000 6,445 iS 350 85 40 00 
9 to 10,281 ‘* 75 40 40 00 
51 15,000 12,238 “* 607 20 1,075 Ibs. $51 45 40 00 
63 gallons 14,318 ‘ 746 25 40 00 
"5 16,518 ‘* 902 55 40 00 
CLASS E. 
15 8,640 lbs. $297 65 $50 00 
5 | se | wee | Be a 
9 oO ; 2 50 00 
51 20,000 15,652 738 55 1,350 Ibs. 865 00 50 00 
63 gallons 18,296 ‘ 901 85 50 00 
75 21,086“ 1,069 40 50 00 
CLASS F. 
15 10,515 Ibs. $364 25 $60 00 
27 20,000 13,083 . 528 55 60 00 
9 ‘to rages’ 701 3 60 00 
51 30,000 18,677 “ 882 15 1,575 Ibs. 879 80 60 00 
63 gallons 21,865 °° 1,071 20 60 00 
15 24,939 ** 1,268 50 60 00 
CLASS.G. € 
15 16,228 Ibs. $474 15 $75 00 
27 30,000 109,384 oe 878 05 75 00 
to 22,723 “ 91 75 00 
Bi 40,000 26.243“ 1,115 05 2,000 Ibs. 898 20 75 00 
63 gallons 29,949 ** 1,348 60 75 00 
75 - 33.850 ** 1,592 15 75 00 


The heights above given are standard, and are from the groundor grade line to the bottom 
ofthe tank. Notetheshipping weights given. We guarantee them to be correct, exceptour 
Angle Column or Structural Steel Towers weigh a little more. 

The prices of Towers include the Foundation at top of Tower for Tank, with extension 
for Octagonal Walk-way with Iron Hand Railand with Iron Ladder, as shownin cut on opposite 


page. 


These Towers take a very low rate of freight, Write for delivered prices. 


We also build these Towers in heights of 87 and 100 feet when desired. 
WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


28 WwW. EK. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. - 


STEEL TANK AND STEEL TOWER. 


Used for city water-works at Remsen, Iowa. The tank is of 50,000 gal- 
lons capacity on one of our 39-foot tubular column steel towers. 


We build steel Tanks as well as wood. 


We furnish a great many of our Towers with steel tanks of the type 
shown in the illustiation. : 


We also build a Hemispherical Bottom Steel Tank with latticed column 
steel tower, as illustrated on inside front cover page. 
Write for prices of either kind. 
WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 20 


TWELVE-COLUMN PATENT SECTIONAL STEEL TOWERS. 


_ These List Prices are for both Round Column and Structural Steel Towers, 


CLASS X. 
Cc iti f Weight Frost soet Me 
apacities o Ww ight Cost ole TOS Oo ng 
Tena zowers | complete. | Complete. | }foofing | for Top and 
Tank. 
20,700 Ibs. $851 25 
25,700 “ 1,140 40 
ue 30,825 “ 1,435 30 
50,000 36,075 “ 1,737 00 2,450 Ibs. $110 00 
ies 41,430 “ 2.044 65 
gaoue. 46,925 - “ 2,359 05 
52,525 « 2,680 15 
a I a a 
CLASS We 
27 feet. 26,360 Ibs. | $1,090 80 
39“ 32,760 “ 1,462 70 
51 foe 39,300 “ | 1842 05 
63 sane 46,000 “ 2.228 85 2,950 Ibs. $182 00 
5 ae 52,800 “ 2.623 75 
87“ i ote 59,800 “ .| 8,026 80 
100 “ 67,000 “|. 3,487 80 
a 
CLASS Z 
er a == So ee Ah eae Sp as Ic Teale Dh eae taco 
| 27 feet: 28,750 Ibs. | $1,256 05 
8 BG 36,000 “ 1,673 95 
SBlous mcd | 43400 “ 2119 75 
ie 63 1c“ 80,000 51,000 “ 2,572 80 2,950 Ibs. $132 00 
1 ac 58,650 “ 3.034 85 
oy Olas Saonee 66,400 “ 3,501 40 
100. 74,500 “ 3.980 50 | 
oe CLASS W. - 
27 feet. 37,900 Ibs. | $1,762 35 
39 47,000 “ 2340 90 
51 “ Boe 56,000 “ 2,928 45 
63 Peo 65,200 “ 3,526. 00 3,500 Ibs. $160 00 
15 A 74,600 “ 4,133 55 
a cane 84,250 “ 4,748 10 
100 “ 94,300 “ 5,373 20 


Ce Ea I A Se, bid SD TR ot al lai I 

The heights above given are standard, and are from the ground or grade- 
line to the bottom of the Tank. Note the shipping weights given. We guar-: 
antee them to be correct, except our Angle Column or Structural Steel Towers 
weigh a little more. \ 

The prices of Towers include the Foundation at top of Tower for Tank, with 
extension for Octagonal Walk-way with Iron Hand-rail and with Iron Ladder, 
as shown in cut on-opposite page. 

These Towers take a very low rate of freight. Write for delivered prices, 


WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


30 W. E. CALWWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 


| WATER-WORKS OUTFIT. 


At Orange City, lowa. 


JOHN E. ORR O & T P MAEROANTILE COLLEOTIONS, 
ANTHONY TE PASKE RR E ASKE, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES, 


OFFICE AT PROBATE MATTERS, 


Oranee City, lowa, CCL SOL SAE 


@QENERAL PRAOTIOG. 
Sioux Center, lowa. 7 
Orange City, Iowa, Feb. 7th, 1901, 
W. E. Caldwell Co., Louisville, Ky. : 

Dear Sirs:---About four years ago our City purchased from your 
Company an 87 foot Steel Water Tower and 65,000 gallon Tank which now 
forms a part of our City water system. On the second day of July, 

1900, a cyclone unroofed our City Hall, hurling a large portion of 
the roof against the Steel Tower striking it at the second section 
from the bottom. The portion of the roof striking the Tower was 
smashed into kindling wood, a large timber about ten inches square 
being broken in two where it struck one of the tubular uprights. 
Nevertheless the Tower was not moved from its base in the least, nor 
thrown out of line in any way, the damage to it being but slight. 
The Tower is strongly constructed, pleasing in appearance, and the 
people here believe it to be the best one on the market. 


Very truly yours, E 2) 


Mayor, 


W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 81 


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WATER-WORKS. 


The adaptability of the elevated tank system for water works for villages 
and towns of a population of 25,000 and less, has long been recognized, 
and for this purpose there is nothing else equal to our Patent Sectional 
Steel Tower with either a Cypress or Steel Tank. Such an outfit makes a 
handsome appearance, will last indefinitely, and is certain to give the best 
of satisfaction, as hundreds of our customers will testify. 

We make a specialty of furnishing water works jobs, and are pleased to 
give any information in this connection desired by towns purposing to install 
complete water works, or outfits for fire protection only. 

Write for estimates and cuts. 


WE HAVE INSTALLED PLANTS IN 


ALABAMA, KENTUCKY. NEBRASKA, 
Columbiana, Adairsville, Elmwood. 
woe Epayneg fark, Rushville. 

niontown. ouisville, 
Middlesborough, NEVADA. 

ARKANSAS. Pilnbetent Reno. 
Winer sk panviles NORTH CAROLINA. 
Dermott, LOUISIANA. Aberdeen, 
Lonoke. Bastrop, Concord. 

COLORADO. RL ae OHIO. 

Eaton. Oak Ridge. Seadaenie® 

CONNECTICUT, MAINE. Manco City, 
Thompson. York Beach. Oakwood. 

DELAWARE. MARYLAND. OKLAHOMA TERRITORY. 
Frederica. Havre-De-Grace, F El Reno. 

FLORIDA. Pre edeupummtts PENNSYLVANIA. 

artow, : . Delta, 
Clearwater Harbor, pAb aie. Eparatel 
Jasper, | MICHIGAN. Linwood, 
Plant City. Ovid, ePorDs 
Sand Beach, yalusing, 
Oana Roscommon, Beaver Fails, 
Racine Township of Hematite. Rochester. 
MISSISSIPPI. RHODE ISLAND. 
epyoes Bolton, Shawomet Beach. 
iJ 
Ladd, ance SOUTH CAROLINA. 
LaHarpe, Shuqualak, Pelzer. 
Teale Gunnison: TENNESSEE. 
Mendon, MISSOURI. i ae 
orrisonville, . red) 
Fine Foveiinr Bpdngs Sedan waa th 
Weldon ‘i a Somerville. 

INDIANA. te ee TERS 
Converse, Adrian, meno: 

Royal Center. Bovey, Coan 

IOWA. Northome. Beeville, 
Doon, NEW JERSEY. 

Granville, Allenhurst, Ree dtles 
Kingsley, Lindenwold, Gaba ditt 
Orange City, North Spring Lake, Onnncack 
Remsen, Pitman Grove, War © b g 
Rock Valley, Vaal wOod: aynesboro. 
Sheldon, Cape May Court House, WEST VIRGINIA. 
Vail, Pitman, Charleston, 
Waverly, Carson's Inlet, Lewisburg, 
Clearance. Laurence Harbor Ronceverte 

KANSAS. - NEW YORK. WISCONSIN. 
Girard Barren Island. Monroe, 
Liberal. Haines’ Falls. Knight, Wis. 


WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL 


SIZES AND KINDS 


32 W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 


SPECIAL COMBINED 
WOOD AND IRON 
TOWERS. 


This Combined Wood and Iron 
Tower is designed so as to do 
away with the features that have 
always made a wooden tower so 
objectionable; that is, there are : 
no mortises and tenons to impair Hc 
the strength of the structure, nor LN 
any brace seats or openings to iia 
collect water. These have always AIL 
been the weak points in a wooden ding 
tower, especially the last named, oe 
as, of course, where the water 
could lodge in the sockets or 
brace seats it was a question of 
only a short time until the tim- 
ber would rot out and give way; 
and an elimination of these ob- 
jectionable features makes the 
durability of our Combined Wood 
and Iron Towers fully fifty per 
cent. greater. than that of any 
wood tower yet designed. Of 
course, with no notches or holes 
the surfaces of the tower are 
smooth and unbroken, and can 
therefore be kept thoroughly 
painted throughout. 

It will be seen that the tower 
is built on the same lines in gen- 
eral as our Sectional Steel Pipe 
Tower, the only difference being 
that wooden, instead of steel, col- 
umns and struts are used. The 
sway-bracing is of iron, the same 
as in our steel tower, and we em- 
ploy cast-iron connections to re- 
ceive the struts or longitudinal 
ties which bind the sections to- 
gether. We also retain another 
distinctive feature that has made 
our Sectional Steel Tower so suc- 
cessful, which is the short sec- 
tions in which it is built, which 
minimizes the cost of erection. 

The tower will be found in 
every way fully deserving of 
the claim we make for it. 
that it is as much superior to 
any wooden tower as our 
Standard Patented Steel Tow- 
ers are to the ordinary light 
iron or galvanized steel tow- 
ers, with scarcely no factor of 
safety, that are so often 
palmed off as first-class con- fH 
structions. 


-” M 
[Ss 


erg 


W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 33 


COMBINED WOOD AND IRON TOWERS. 


CLASS O. 
naves of 
: ans, 3 
Cost Shipping Cost of | Specifica-| Estimated 
Weight h Cost of 
Tron Tower | tions and 
Work. eae Complete,| Billsof | ¥ ate’ 
Pp , aterial see 
Alone. 
2,256 lbs. $80 03 $3 75 $15 00 
3,443 125 50 5 75 15 00 
4,630 171 28 , 75 15 00 
5,926 ** 220 10 10 00 15 00 
7,530, “ 275 95 12 50 15 00 
9,290 ** 335 45 16 00 15 00 
CLASS A. 
637 $51 56 3,041 lbs. 00 
27 2,000 960 80 53 4,230 ** 141 95 7 50 20 00 
39 to 1,300 ** 110 18 5,416“ 182 82 10 00 20 00 
51 3,000 1,660 ** 141 33 6,712 * 236 90 12 50 20 
63 gallons 2,042 ** 173 55 8,318 ** 292 60 15 00 20 00 
5 2.434 ** 206 '78 10,078 * 352 05 20 00 20 00 
CLASS B. 
TOES es tS Da a i rE CR i al se hed Mt od ee No Wp tee 
15 669 lbs. $54 41 3,944 lbs. $115 43 $6 75 $25 00 
27 4,000 999 ‘* 83 51 5,138 °° 161 10 8 75 25 00 
39 to TESS We 113 65 6,378 ° 208 25 11 00 25 00 
51 6,000 1,709 ‘* 144 83 7,672 ° 257 36 13 50 25 00 
63 gallons 2,100 ** 178 03 9,335 ** 314 95 16 50 25 00 
75 \ DBO 211 91 11,198 “* 375 50 20 00 25 00 
OLASS C. 
15 845 Ibs. $68 79 5,795 Ibs. $161 13 $7 50 $32 50 
27 7,000 1,288 ** 107 01 w.b16t 223 88 10 00 32 50 
39 to 1,750 * 146 06 9,259 © 287 45 12 50 32 50 
51 10,000 2230s 187 04 11,401 * 360 30 15 00 32 50 
63 gallons ON aes 230 89 13,615 436 53 22 50 32 50 
7 3.410, ‘ 277 O1 16179) a 519 10 25 00 82 50 
CLASS D. 


7,449 Ibs. 


$196 28 


10,088 278 73 12 50 40 00 
40 00 
40 00 
40 00 
40 00 
CLASS E, 
1,173 $94 85 9,297 Ibs. $247 33 50 00 
27 15,000 1,748 144 08 12,119 * 339 63 15 00 50 06 
39 to 2,347 °° 194 83 14,300 ** 429 65 17 50 50 00 
51 20,000 2,904 ** 248 90 17,676 ** 527 08 22 50 50 00 
68 | gallons 3,684 ‘* 306 13 20,919 °° 633 23 28 00 50 00 
75 4,392 ° 364.53 | 24.147 * 739 93 35.50 | 50 00 
CLASS F. 
15 1,417 Ibs. $114 23 12,320 lbs. | $321 65 $17 00 $60 00 
27 25,000 2,091 ** 171 80 15,947 * 435 80 20 00 | 60 00 
39 to 2,731 °° 232 00 19,639 “* 553. 05 23 00 60 00 
51 30,000 3,570 295 90 23,570 °° 677 68 27 50 60 00 
63 gallons 4,345 380 30 27,609 ** 804 63 35 00 60 00 
75 5,184 429 55 32.384 “| 949 33 42 50 60 00 


The heights above given are standard, and are from the ground or grade- 
line to the bottom of the Tank. Note the shipping weights given. We guar- 
antee them to be correct. 


The prices of Towers include the Foundation at top of Tower for Tank, with 
extension for Octagonal Walk-way with Iron Hand-rail and with Iron Ladder, 
as shown in cut, 


Write for delivered prices, 
We also build these Towers in heights of 87 and 100 feet when desired. 


SEE CUT ON OPPOSITE PAGE. 
WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


34 i W. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 


ALL WOOD FRAMED 


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heart timber and with joints 
well made, all mortises and 
brace seats being so formed 
that no water can lodge in 
them. It is thoroughly tied 
together with heavy angle rods 
and cast-iron washers and 
heavy cast plates at top of 
columns, which provides for 
nearly double bearing surface , 
for the girders to rest on that 
earry the tank, the import- 
ance of which is readily ap- 
parent. 

We will furnish this Tower 
complete, or the iron work 
only, as parties may desire. 


correctly design these towers, thus saving 
let alone ordinary carpenters or 


to risk leaving this a 


his particular line, 


and no one can afford 


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our long experience in building towers enable us to 
cifications in the outset, 


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See Prices on Next Page. 


When parties desire to 
build their own towers we 


will furnish complete Plans, 
Specifications, and Bills of 


Material at a nominal price. 


Our ability as engineers and 
3or4 times the cost of the plans an 


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ALL=-WOODEN TOWERS. 


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CLASS O. 
puces 
Capacities wee RS ods of Plans, ‘ 
Height| of Tanks | Shipping | Cost Shipping | cost of |Specifica-| Estimated 
in Towers & Tron g Tower | tions and 
Feet. | _ will ee Work. | (2owet |complete.| Bills of | Founda- 
Support. on DP 5 Material . 
Alone. 
15 389 lbs. $30 08 2,396 lbs. $67 72 $3 75 $15 00 
27 1,500 490 ** 39 16 3,639 ** 98 80 575 15 00 
39 gallons 612 ‘ 49 88 5ige3e 137 30 7°75 15 00 
51 and Gp 60 18 6,941 “* 178 07 10 00 15 00 
63 less 884 ‘* 73 52 9,303 ‘ 234 17 12 50 15 00 
75 1,033‘ 86 78 11,344“ 283 20 16 00 15 00 
CLASS A. 
15 412 Ibs $32 56 3,244 Ibs, $85 57 $5 00 $20 00 
27 2,000 532“ 42 10 4,494 * 116 92 7 50 20 00 
39 to 646 ** 54 66 6,070 * 157 22 10 00 20 00 
51 3,000 TD 63 98 Ue 195 42 12 50 20 00 
63 gallons 920 ** 77 38 9,889 ‘* 247 65 15 00 20 00 
1 1,082 “** 91 08 12,206 ‘ 302 67 20 00 20 00 
CLASS B. 
15 435 lbs. $35 33 4,147 lbs. $104 40 $6 ‘75 $25 00 
27 4,000 560 ‘ 45 O01 5,455 °° 137 08 8 75 25 00 
39 to 693 * 56 18 7,196 <° 179 08 11 00 25 00 
51 6,000 823 “ 67 48 8,802 * 218 68 13 50 25 00 
63 gallons 983 ** 83 28 11,049 274 50 16 50 25 00 
95 1h 422 95 68 13,513‘ 331 05 20 00 25 00 
CLASS ©. 
15 572 Ibs. $44 91 5,945 lbs. $145 38 $7 50 $32 50 
27 7,000 pas 57 86 7,848 | 191 90 10 00 32 50 
39 to 908 ** 73 31 10,211 ‘* 249 10 12 50 ‘32 50 
51 10,000 1,094 ‘ 90 09 12,749 ‘ 302 70 15 00 32 50 
63 gallons 1,331 “ 110 89 15,611“ 382 08: 22 50 32 50 
75 1,561 ‘ 130 41 18,481 *‘ 452 20 25 00 32 50 
CLASS D. 
15 683 Ibs, $53 56 7,650 lbs. $179 15 $10 00 $40 00 
27 12,000 847° 67 58 10,310 241 00 12 50 40 00 
39 to 1,061 ° 86 48 13,491 ‘ 316 78 15 00 40 00 
51 15,000 1,264 * 104 40 17,922 see 378 33 18 00 40 00 
63 gallons 1,520 ** 127 38 21,279 * 498 15 23 00 40 00 
75 ASI Iece 151 78 25,458 ** 597 08 30 00 40 00 
CLASS E. 
15 796 lbs $62 28 9,568 lbs. $227 18 $12 50 $50 00 
27 15,000 966 76 86 12,162 * 288 20 15 00 50 00 
39 to 1,197 “* 98 43 15,912 ‘* 377 28 17 50 50 00 
51 20,000 1,403 ** 116 28 19,358 457 18 22 50 50 00 
63 gallons 1,768 ‘* 140 18 23,620 “* _ 555 78 28 00 50 00 
75 1,925 “ 165 26 27,965 ‘ 655 38 35 50 50 00 
CLASS F. 
15 988 Ibs. $76 96 13,053 lbs. $306 63 $17 00 $60 00 
27 20,000 1,213 ; 95 70 17,085 ** 398 35 20 00 60 00 
39 to 1pboo tees 124 70 O17 ae 510 78 23 00 60 00 
51 25,000 1,806 ** 148 15 26,576 ** 621 35 27 50 60 00 
63 gallons 2,166 * 180 13 82,057 ‘* 751 53 35 00 60 00 
75 2,484 ** 206 48 37,590 ‘* 877 75 42 50 60 00 


The heights above given are standard, and are from the ground or grade-line to the bottom 
of the Tank. Note the shipping weights given. We guarantee them to be correct. 


The prices of Towers include the Foundation at top of Tower for Tank, with extension 
for Octagonal Walk-way with Iron Hand-rail and with Iron Ladder, as shown in cut on 


opposite page. 


Write for delivered prices. 


We also build these Towers in heights of 87 and 100 feet when desired. 


SEE CUT ON PRECEDING PAGE. 


WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


36 Ww. E. CALDWELL CO., LOUISVILLE, KY. 


TESTIMONY OF VALUE... 


It is easy enough for a concern to assert and protest that the goods sold 
by it, are the very best of that particular kind that is or can be produced—that 
they are so far superior to those of their competitors as to make comparisons 
odious—to the latter—that they are, in a word, without flaw or defect or 
blemish of any kind, and such statements are only too common. But they 
carry very little weight with any one of even average intelligence, as the 
claims of one concern are worthy of just as much credence as any other. 

If, however, the manufacturer is able to show that nearly all of the best 
and biggest and most widely known firms in.the country have adopted and are 
using his goods, then he is furnishing you the strongest kind of evidence to 
establish his claims of superiority. 

Apropos of which, we present a list of the names of a few of our thou- 


stands of customers, which is significant, 


American 
American 
American 
American 
American 
American 
American 
American 
American 
American 
American 
American 
American 
American 
American 


Agricultural Chemical Co. 
Axe & Tool Co. 

Car & Foundry Co. 
Chemical & Spirit Co. 
Cotton Oil Co. 

Hide & Leather Co. 
Hominy Co. 

Locomotive Co. 

Oak Leather Co. 
Smelting & Refining Co. 
Steel Castings Co. 

Steel & Wire Co. 

Straw Board Co. 

Thread Co. 

Water Works & Guarantee Co, 
American Woolen Co. 

American Writing Paper Co. 
Armstrong Cork Co. 

Automobile & Cycle Parts Co. 

J. G. Brill Co. 

James B. Haggin. 

Je Warren, President Allis-Chalmers Steel 


0. 

Canada Sugar Refining Co. 

Canadian Pacific Railroad Co. 

Carnegie Steel Co. 

City of Charleston, S. C. 

City of Mobile, Alabama. 

Corliss, Coon & Co. 

Deering Harvester Co. 

Dueber-Hampden Watch Works. 

E. & I. Du Pont Co. 

Eastman Kodak Co. 

Estate of Hiram Sibley. 

E. B. Eddy Co.—Canada. 

Fairbanks, Morse & Co. 

Knabe Piano Co. 

Thomas A. Edison Storage Battery Co. 

Senator Geo. F. Edmunds. 

Florida East Coast Line. 

General Fire Extinguisher Co. 

Gutta Percha Rubber & Mfg. Co. 

The Herreshoff Mfg. Co. (Builders of the 
Vigilant and other Cup Defenders). 

R. M. Hoe & Co. 

Holt Mills—Textiles, 


Ingersoll-Sergeant Drill Co. 
International Paper Co. 

Laflin & Rand Powder Co. 

Lake Superior Powder Co. 

Louisville & Nashville R. R. Co. 
Macbeth-Evans Co.—Lamp Chimneys. 
The Marsden Co. 

McCormick Harvesting Machine Co, 
Mississippi Cotton Oil Co. 

Monon R. R. Co. 

National Biscuit Co. 

National & Providence Worsted Mills. 
National Starch Mfg. Co. - 

National Tube Co. 

N. Y. Continental Jewell Filtration Coe 
New York Mills—Textiles. : 
Pabst Brewing Co. 

Pennsylvania Salt Mfg. Co. 

Pfister & Vogel Co. 

Pittsburg Plate Glass Co. 

Plant System. 

Proctor & Gamble Co. 

Republic Iron & Steel Co. 

R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. 

Rogers Silver Plate Co. 

Wm. B. Scaife & Sons Co. 

Simmons Hardware Co. 

The Solvay Process Co. 

Southern Cotton Oil Coe 

Standard Oil Co. 

State of Nevada. 

State of New York. 

State of South Carolina. 

State of Tennessee. 

Swift & Company. 

Wm. R. Trigg Ship Building Works. 
United Box, Board & Paper Co. 
United Fruit Co. 

U: S. Glass Co. 

U.S. Lithograph Co. 

U. S. Playing Card Co. 

United States Government. 
Wilkes-Barre Lace Mfg. Co. 

Virginia & Carolina Chemical Co. 
Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & Co. 
Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co. 
West Indies Chemical Co. 


WRITE FOR BOOKLET OF FACSIMILE TESTIMONIAL LETTERS. 
WE ALSO BUILD STEEL TANKS OF ALL SIZES AND KINDS 


PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. 


For the benefit of those concerns that prefer to build their own towers and 
are situated so they can do so advantageously, that is, buy the timbers required 
and have them framed for less than they would cost with freight added if pur-- 
chased from us, we would be glad to supply complete working plans and bills 
of material for either our special Wood and Iron Tower illustrated on page 32 
or our All-Wood Tower illustrated on page 34. This will insure the design of 
the tower being not only correct (which is, of course, of the first and greatest 
importance), but incomparably superior to the old-style wooden tower with its 
defective features mentioned in the comparison made elsewhere between our 
special Wood and Iron tower and the old-style wooden tower. 

There is another advantage in using our plans, which is a certainty of 
having no surplus material in the construction. The ordinary run of carpen- 
ters and mechanics have not the technical knowledge necessary to enable them 
to correctly design a structure of this kind, and, in fact, are apt to lose sight 
of the great weight contained in a comparatively small volume of water, 5,000 
gallons of which, for instance, weigh 40,000 pounds, or more than 20 tons, and 
50,000 gallons more than 200 tons. And to be on the safe side they generally 
get twenty to twenty-five per cent. more material in the tower than is required 
by the best practice, thereby unnecessarily increasing the cost that much to 
the purchaser. So the cost of our plans is nearly always many times offset 
by the cost of material saved when the tower is built from our plans. 

Of course, in purchasing the complete tower of us, the customer is assured 
of getting the best material throughout, and material that is thoroughly fin- 
ished, all ready to go together, which naturally relieves him of all trouble and 
worry in this connection, a consideration of no little importance. 

We will also furnish the iron work only of these towers where desired, let- 
ting the customer supply his own timbers or woodwork. Where we do this we 
will make no charge for the plans and bills of material, 


EXPLANATORY. 


Prices are subject to change without notice. 

Terms are net cash, 30 days from date of shipment, unless otherwise specified. 

Where we erect either tanks or towers, final payment is due upon com- 
pletion of the work, or within not more than 15 days thereafter at the utmost. 

If customers do the erecting, we require payment to be made in the time 
agreed upon, whether the erection has been completed or not. 

Our responsibility for delivery ceases when we secure a signed bill of Jad- 
ing from the Transportation Company for goods received in good order. 

Customers must look to the R. R. Co. for any loss due to delay in delivery 
or damage sustained in transit. We are always glad to file claims for them 
when desired. 

Where we are ordered to duplicate lost or delayed shipments, we do so 
only on the condition that both original and duplicate shipments are paid for 
on the basis of our regular terms, 

No claims for repairs of any kind, or for the replacing of materials, will 
be allowed unless our consent is first obtained. 

Claims must be made within 15 days after the receipt of the goods. 

All Galvanized Steel Tanks that we ship set up, are carefully tested to see 
that they are water-tight before being shipped, and purchasers are cautioned 
to examine such tanks thoroughly before accepting them from the Railway 
Company, as we can not allow any charges for resoldering them, or repairing 
of any other kind. 

Wood Tanks are shipped knocked down and well crated; where requested, 
we send suggestions explaining how erection should be done. 

Receiving a tank or tower and setting it up constitutes an acceptance of it. 

We cannot accept the return of any goods, as all tanks, towers, etc, are 
made up especially for each order. 

When goods are ordered without details being specified, we will furnish 
what we think is suitable, and at our regular prevailing prices. 6 

All contracts for the completion of work in a specified time are subject to 
fires, strikes, delays of Transportation Companies, breakage of machinery, 
accidents, or other causes beyond our control. 


